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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,338.57, 5,004.52 and 1,580.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,338.57, 5,004.52 and 1,580.44 is: 2,369.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,338.57 : 5,004.52 = 1,580.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,338.57/5,004.52 = 1,580.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,338.57x = 5,004.52 × 1,580.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,338.57x = 7,909,343.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,909,343.59/3,338.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,369.08

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